Piper Laurie died yesterday. She was 91 years old. In her long career, she starred in only two Westerns, three, if The Mississippi Gambler qualifies as a Western.
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From The Hustler to Twin Peaks, she was always a pleasure to watch.
R.I.P.
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R.I.P. Burt Young, aged 83
A familiar face in the Stallone âRockyâ movies, playing âPaulieâ.
Burt Young also had memorable roles in âConvoyâ (1978); âAmityville 2â (1982); 'Once Upon a Time in Americaâ (1984); and âThe Choirboysâ (1977).
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R.I.P. Richard Roundtree
Richard Roundtree, famous for playing the lead role in the 1971 blaxploitation thriller, âShaftâ, has died from pancreatic cancer, aged 81.
He also appeared in two sequels to the extremely popular film that made him a house-hold star: âShaftâs Big Scoreâ (19720, and âShaft in Africaâ (1973). He then reprised the role for a TV series in 1973-74, which only lasted seven episodes.
In addition, Richard Roundtree had memorable roles in âEscape to Athenaâ (1979); âEarthquakeâ (1974); and âAn Eye For an Eyeâ (1981).
R.I.P. Richard Roundtree
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Elliot Silverstein, who directed Cat Ballou (1965) and A Man Called Horse (1970), died four days ago, on November 24, at the age of 96.
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RIP Shane MacGowan 
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On the set of âStraight to Hellâ with the rest of the Pogues. One of his finest songs âRake at the Gates of Hellâ was written for the soundtrack. R.I.P.
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Itâs a sad loss but, to be honest, itâs amazing he lived this long.
But R.I.P. He will be remembered
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Marisa Pavan died two days ago, on December 6, at the age of ninety-one. Western fans will remember her for her role in Delmer Davesâs Drum Beat (1954).
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Rest in peace to American actor Ryan OâNeal who passed away yesterday. Very talented actor, my personal favorite role of his was Barry Lyndon.
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Yes, sad, sad. I havenât seen many movies with Ryan OâNeal, only five, Wild Rovers, Whatâs Up, Doc?, Barry Lyndon, A Bridge Too Far, and The Driver. I love him in Whatâs Up, Doc? and think heâs fantastic in Barry Lyndon, whose title character he simply is (despite the obvious accent problems). However, I still havenât been able to bring myself to watch two of his most famous films, Love Story and Paper Moon.
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Yeah, Paper Moon is fabulous. Not to be missed.
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R.I.P. David Kernan
Died 26th December, 2023.
British singer, stage and film actor, David Kernan, has died at the age of 85, from pneumonia.
He was probably best-known for portraying Pvt. Hitch in the classic epic, âZuluâ (1964); where he made a great impression on audiences as the âslovenly soldierâ.
Above: David Kernan, (far right), pictured with Nigel Green in âZuluâ
David Kernan also appeared in âCarry on Abroadâ (1972), alongside Sid James and Kenneth Williams.
R.I.P. David Kernan.
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R.I.P. Tom Wilkinson.
Died 30th December, 2023.
Exemplary British actor, Tom Wilkinson, has died at the age of 75.
A distinguished stage, TV, and film actor, he was notable for appearing in âThe Full Montyâ (1997); âBatman Beginsâ (2005); âValkyrieâ (2008); and âThe Grand Budapest Hotelâ (2014).
Pictured below: Tom Wilkinson in a scene from âThe Full Montyâ (1997)
R.I.P. Tom Wilkinson.
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R.I.P. David Soul.
Born: August 28th, 1943, Chicago USA
Died: January 4th, 2023, in London, UK
TV, Film, stage actor and singer, David Soul, has died, aged 80.
He was most famous for portraying the character of Det. Ken Hutchinson in the still-popular 70âs TV series, âStarsky and Hutchâ, alongside Paul Michael Glaser as âStarskyâ. The series lasted for four seasons, and spawned a multitude of fans.
The trend-setting cop series was so successful, that British comedy duo, âMorecambe & Wiseâ, even opened their 1977 Christmas show with a sketch dedicated to the crime-fighting duo. (See below)
David also appeared in 1973âs âMagnum Forceâ, alongside Clint Eastwood, as Dirty Harry; as well as having Worldwide hits in the charts with the songs âDonât Give Up On Us Babyâ, and 'Silver Ladyâ.
In 1979 he appeared in the popular TV adaption of Stephen Kingâs âSalemâs Lotâ, alongside James Mason; but caused controversy when he appeared in âJerry Springer: The Operaâ.
R.I.P. David Soul
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R.I.P. Norman Jewison
Canadian Film director, Norman Jewison, has died at the age of 97.
He directed such classics as âIn the Heat of the Nightâ (1967); âFiddler on the Roofâ (1971); âRollerballâ (1975); and Steve McQueenâs âThe Thomas Crown Affairâ (1968).
R.I.P.
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R.I.P. Sandra Milo
Her roles in Federico Felliniâs 8½ and Juliet of the Spirits left an imprint on the Italian cinema. Many spaghetti fans will probably remember her in Dead for a Dollar and The Bang-Bang Kid.
R.I.P.
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